Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Wrangell, Alaska
Wrangell Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Night Shift

Location: Wrangell, Alaska
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour night shifts
Hours per Week: 36

Position Summary

• Provide nursing care for patients of all ages, independently managing assignments based on provider orders, standards of care, and hospital policies.
• Make clinical decisions independently during shifts and maintain accountability for all actions.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to CNAs/Techs.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for patients with multisystem diseases and treatment complications.
• Administer age-specific medications and therapeutics accurately.
• Coordinate patient care activities with physicians and healthcare team members.
• Educate patients and families on tests, procedures, disease processes, and coping strategies.
• Document patient assessments, care plans, progress, and responses thoroughly and accurately.
• Participate in patient care conferences and contribute to unit goal setting and staff meetings.
• Support orientation and mentoring of new staff, travelers, and students.
• Comply with all hospital policies, procedures, and patient care standards.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Valid, current, full, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alaska.
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Prior experience in emergency nursing or specialty area preferred.

Certifications

• BLS and PALS required upon hire.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• TNCC/ATCN, NRP, and other specialty certifications required within first 6 months and maintained bi-annually as applicable.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing care principles, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to recognize and respond promptly to emergent patient conditions.
• Familiarity with pharmaceuticals, including effects and side effects relevant to emergency care.
• Proficiency in operating and monitoring medical equipment such as defibrillators, monitors, ventilators, EKG machines, and specialty emergency equipment.
• Ability to assist with emergency procedures (e.g., intubations, arterial line setup, thoracentesis).
• Strong oral and written communication skills for accurate documentation and effective teamwork.
• Leadership skills to guide and support other staff members.
• Ability to implement evidence-based nursing interventions and recognize adverse signs promptly.

Additional Information

• Must submit two fingerprint cards immediately upon acceptance.
• Current Alaska nursing license required.
• Flu vaccination required.
• Applicants must live at least 50 miles away from the work location.
• Housing and travel expenses are not provided.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Ability to work independently and handle emergency situations calmly.
• Participate in at least 50% of departmental staff meetings and ongoing education programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Adhere to dress code and complete all mandatory training and competency checks.
• Provide constructive feedback and assist in resolving workplace issues through appropriate channels.